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Scotland coach Gordon Strachan has announced a 26-man squad selected for the Euro 2021 qualifiers taking place on 4 September and 7 September.
The Scots sit in third place in Group D ahead of the final four fixtures, two and three points adrift of Germany national team and Poland.
Gordon Strachan’s side need to beat Georgia on the road in order to keep their qualifying chances alive and they are 2.05 (21/20) to succeed in their quest.
The national team coach has selected a total of 26 players for the qualifiers against Georgia and Germany, Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong in line to receive his first cap.
Chris Martin (5/0) and Allan McGregor (33/0) return to the fold, while in-form striker Leigh Griffiths (5/0) keeps his place.
Following the two September qualifiers, Scotland will host Poland before facing Gibraltar on the road in their final Euro 2021 qualifier.
Scotland squad:
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Celtic), David Marshall (Cardiff), Allan McGregor (Hull);
Defenders: Christophe Berra (Ipswich), Craig Forsyth (Derby), Gordon Greer (Brighton), Grant Hanley (Blackburn), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa), Russell Martin (Norwich), Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Hull), Steven Whittaker (Norwich);
Midfielders: Ikechi Anya (Watford), Stuart Armstrong (Celtic), Scott Brown (Celtic), Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich), James Forrest (Celtic), Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire), James Morrison (West Bromwich), James McArthur (Crystal Palace), Matt Ritchie (Bournemouth);
Forwards: Johnny Russell (Derby), Steven Fletcher (Sunderland), Leigh Griffiths (Celtic), Chris Martin (Derby), Steven Naismith (Everton).
